KIESHA B. FREE | Cultural Catalyst
Be About it
Kiesha B. Free is a cultural catalyst devoted to building and nurturing spaces where people, can feel more whole, more connected, and more free.
Through grassroots leadership, board service, storytelling, and community activation, Kiesha works to bridge the gap between culture and care, using her platform to elevate voices, mobilize resources, and shape more equitable, joyful systems of belonging.
Her work is rooted in love, cultural memory, and the belief that transformation happens in relationship.
If you’re looking to collaborate on cultural work rooted in care, equity, and connection, Kiesha would love to hear from you.
HEY BLACK SEATTLE
Hey Black Seattle is Kiesha’s love letter to the region’s Black community - a digital hub designed to reduce isolation and uplift well-being for Black residents in the Puget Sound.
Through a comprehensive resource directory, a central community calendar, intentional partnerships, and culture-shifting media, Kiesha leads with the belief that joy, rest, and connection are vital forms of resistance.
Hey, Black Seattle! isn’t just a platform, it’s an evolving experiment in community care and cultural celebration.
ARTS & CULTURAL ADVOCACY
Kiesha believes in the transformative power of the arts to shift narratives and inspire change.
She currently serves on the board of Ase’ Theatre, supporting Black-centered theatrical work that affirms and expands the cultural imagination. She also served as a founding board member of the Live Music Project, an organization that democratizes access to live music and promotes diversity of sound, space, and story.
Through volunteerism, thought partnership, and event hosting, Kiesha continues to invest in the cultural ecosystems that hold our stories and our dreams.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
From serving as Chief Champion for Dress for Success Seattle to emceeing community events that promote equity and care, Kiesha shows up for the causes she believes in—not just on stage, but in service.
She regularly donates her time and talent to events focused on cultural upliftment, community care, and collective healing, using her gifts as a host and storyteller to support mission-driven work.
